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Ultrasonic scaling in dentistry ‘could be seen as lower risk’ than it currently is when it comes to spreading COVID-19. This is according to new research, the largest yet to measure aerosol generation from dental instruments in real patient clinical scenarios. Many common treatments carry a very low risk of increasing the spread of COVID-19,…
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Another great success! More than 1,800 delegates rocked up to this year’s Online CPD Dentistry Show. After a successful show in 2020, we decided to roll it out again this year, attracting thousands of attendees to our exhibitions and lectures. Kicking off on Friday at 8am, delegates were able to gain nine hours of ECPD,…
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More than one fifth (21%) of adults in the UK report brushing their teeth as a more important daily task than exercise. Two in three (68%) say they could not go a day without brushing their teeth. While 21% said it more than three times as important than exercise as a daily task. It was…
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We hear from Kabir Ahmed about the Breakingbury versus Croad case and what it means for dentists and their indemnity. A legal case last month means a former owner of an NHS dental practice is held vicariously liable for negligence. This follows alleged poor treatment provided by an associate dentist. In this podcast Kabir Ahmed,…
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Soldiers in the British Army are enquiring about teeth whitening – prompting warnings from army dentists. According to The Telegraph, recent weeks have seen a surge in the number of troops enquiring about teeth whitening treatments. Dental officer major Christoph Harper put together an article in Soldier magazine to warn personnel about the health implications…
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The Scottish government confirmed £5 million will be allocated to practices to boost investment in ventilation. The funding comes as part of a plan to future proof dental services following the backlog crisis exacerbated by COVID-19. This means England is now the only UK nation not to have committed any capital funding for ventilation to…
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A male lion has become the world’s first animal to undergo dental surgery using an anaesthesia device developed by clinicians in the NHS. A root canal procedure was carried out on the lion – which lives at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, Scotland – by clinical director of Dentalvets, Susan Thorne. The medical device,…
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Dental hygiene students have voiced fears of unmanageable debt after they were denied bursaries. Students on dental-related courses in Scotland faced a number of difficulties over the last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a result, many students face an extension to their course to make up for lost clinical time. But while dental students…
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Dentistry caught up with Dr Robbie Hughes to discuss his practice’s digital transformation and how it has revolutionised his workflow. In this seven minute video, we hear from Robbie Hughes, owner of Dental Excellence, about the simplicity of moving from analogue to digital dentistry. He explains the ease of integrating Trios into his workflow and…
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Dentists are urging for the UK’s chief dental officers to club together and finalise a new roadmap for dentistry as restrictions continue to ease. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) to put together a plan to safely relax COVID-19 measures within the profession. Since March 2020,…
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Clinicians play an ‘integral role’ in the transitioning process for transgender patients. A new study has detailed the key considerations for treatment. With 0.1% to 2.7% of the population identifying as transgender – depending on location, age and inclusion criteria – the need for clinicians to understand patient goals is significant. Transgender individuals often seek…
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Leo Briggs will take to the screen and deliver a lecture on legal and ethnical issues at this Friday’s Online CPD Dentistry Show. Taking place on Friday 11 June from 08:00 to 20:00, delegates can watch leading speakers cover recommended topics from the comfort of their home. Leo Briggs will discuss legal and ethical issues.…
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This week marks the beginning of Pride Month, which is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. We hear from three people within the dentistry about what this month means to them. Mydentist have shared the personal stories of some of our senior clinicians and operational team about the importance of being…
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Anna Middleton will discuss the promotion of oral health – inside the surgery and beyond – at a free webinar on Tuesday 8 June at 19:00. This webinar will demonstrate how dental professionals can empower the public/patients. It will cover how to promote good oral health through channels such as social media, press, blog posts…
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Eating just two pieces of fruit a day can lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. This is according to a new study carried out at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The research – published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism – revealed that those who ate at least two portions of fruit…
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John Makin will lecture on complaint handling at this week’s Online CPD Dentistry Show. Taking place on Friday 11 June from 08:00 to 20:00, delegates can watch leading speakers cover recommended topics from the comfort of their home. John Makin will discuss complaint handling on the day. His lecture will run from 10:30 until 11:30,…
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Sustainability in dentistry is more pressing than ever following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Nadine Bellamy-Thomas, Miele’s national account manager for lab and medical. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses in the dentistry and healthcare sector using more single-use plastic than ever before. The requirement of additional PPE to protect both staff and…
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Chet Trivedy will discuss medical emergencies at the Online CPD Dentistry Show next Friday. Taking place on Friday 11 June from 08:00 to 20:00, delegates can watch leading speakers cover recommended topics from the comfort of their home. Chet Trivedy is one of the expert speakers talking on the day. Starting at 08:00 and running…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 70% of dentists who contracted COVID-19 still have antibodies six months later Happy Friday! Latest research shows more than 70% of dental professionals who contracted COVID-19 still have the antibodies six months later. The study – led…
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